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TVCA-PROC-0780 - Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1 - autonomous vehicle charging and storage

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Apr 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract under the title "TVCA-PROC-0780 - Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1," focusing on autonomous vehicle charging and storage. The procurement process reached the award stage on 17th April 2026, with the contracting period set from 17th April 2026 to 31st December 2026. This project aligns with the construction work category within the public authority sub-central government sector, situated in Darlington, UK. The procurement method was direct, set below the threshold and executed without competition, culminating in a contract valued at £50,000, excluding VAT.

This tender is an opportunity for businesses involved in construction and vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly those specialising in advanced logistic ecosystems and autonomous technologies, to engage in a high-profile project with Tees Valley Combined Authority. While the contract has been awarded to a large supplier, Teesside International Airport Limited, the initiative provides insights into the growing trend of integrating autonomous solutions into existing infrastructure, inviting skilled contractors and innovative firms to explore future collaborations and investments in similar ventures. Strategic partnerships in this space could pave significant avenues for growth within the growing autonomous logistics market.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0780 - Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1 - autonomous vehicle charging and storage

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract to supply and deliver a vehicle parking shelter, charging facilities and office facilities for Connected Automated Strategic Teesside Logistics Ecosystem (CASTLE) Phase 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068559
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035226-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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